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find your cause

"find your cause" is the official podcast of Greater Than Zero Percent (GTZP). GTZP is 501(c)(3) non-profit on a mission to find people and organizations that are changing the world and sharing their stories. We believe that however big or small of a positive impact you have, every bit counts. As long as you are adding greater than zero percent, the momentum you build is already changing the world.

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00:22:54

Rae Strong Foundation // The Early Arrival

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2021/02/25

15 million babies are born premature every year and many families are not always prepared. In this episode we hear from Dan Friend, Co-founder and CEO of Rae Strong Foundation and their effort to provide awareness, emotional support, and funding for families faced with caring for preemies. Dan also discusses his own family story, and caring for his daughter Rae! Want to get engaged? Website: https://raestrong.org/ Phone: (773) 726-2328 Email: balichru@lewisu.edu Facebook:

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00:30:35

The Place For Children with Autism // Finding Hope...

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2021/02/18

1 in 54 kids in the US are born with Autism, and many families struggle to find resources that meet the needs of their kids. In this episode we hear from Dr. Carly Lapin, Director of Clinical Outreach at The Place For Children with Autism, and how they help provide a full-time ABA program in a pre-school like setting. With 10 locations throughout Chicago, they also guide families to potential Grant/Financial assistance opportunities. Additional Grant Resources Chicago Autism Network -

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00:40:11

Kids First Chicago // Chicago – “Education: Gateway...

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2021/02/11

Due to Covid, 1 in 5 homes in Chicago don’t have access to broadband internet. On some blocks, it can be 1 in 2 houses disconnected. In this episode we hear from Daniel Anello, CEO of Kids First Chicago, who was able to champion the $50M initiative ‘Chicago Connect’ which brought broadband to 35,000 students in need, and work with parents and school districts to shape education policy to better support families. Want to get engaged? Website: https://kidsfirstchicago.org/ Phone: (312)

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00:34:18

Girls4Science // Chicago – “STEM is all around us”

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2021/02/04

14% of professionals in the engineering industry are women. 5% are women of color...In this episode we hear from Jackie Lomax, Founder/Executive Director of Girls4Science. They are a non profit focusing on developing skills, self-esteem, and building relationships for young girls in the Chicago community. She discusses how important it is for community involvement in the development of more future STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) leaders. Want to get engaged? Website:

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00:47:06

Preservation Chicago // Chicago – “America’s biggest...

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2021/01/28

Ever wonder what HH Richardson, Louis Sullivan, and Frank Lloyd Wright all have in common? Besides being recognized as the “trinity of American architecture” they also share Preservation Chicago. In this episode we hear from Ward Miller, Executive Director and Co-founder of Preservation Chicago. Founded in 2001, this organization has remained committed to preserving, promoting, and protecting historic Chicago neighborhoods and buildings. Through their many partnerships, Miller discusses how,

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00:37:05

KEEN Chicago// Fitness For All

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2021/01/21

Working to create a World where all youth have an equal opportunity for recreation, fitness, and friendship, in this episode, we hear from Laura Fillenwarth, Executive Director and Amy Bosko, Program Coordinator at Keen Chicago. Serving over 150 Athletes and with 600 volunteers, they discuss how important it is to provide a space for young athletes with disabilities to connect with each other and their communities! Get engaged! New Volunteer Registration -

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00:30:46

Watts of Love // Shining Bright in Darkness

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2021/01/14

With over a BILLION people globally who do not have access to light, many have to rely on dangerous and costly kerosine lanterns to survive. In this episode we hear from Christie Dunne, Director of Operations at Watts of Love, as she discusses how her organization, through global partnerships, are able to shine a light of hope and opportunity for recipients that typically get the least help.Want to get involved?Website: https://www.wattsoflove.org/Email: hello@wattsoflove.orgPhone: (630)

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00:38:25

The Evolved Network // Helping Youth Cultivate Skills

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2020/12/17

With a growing trend in Urban Farming, Chicago’s south side has an organization helping youth grow their skills. Hear how Sebastian White, Founder of The Evolved Network, discusses how he is helping youth build skills from gardening, farming, kitchen, to services. Want to get involved? Email: sebastianevolved@gmail.com Website: theevolvednetwork.com Phone: (214) 448-4382 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Evolved-Network-227786358610787 IG: @the.evolved.network Know of an individual or group

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00:31:37

LGBTQ Workers Center // Fighting Workplace Discimination

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2020/12/10

In Season 2, Episode 9 we hear from Angelina Nordstrom (they/them), Emmy Gibbie (she/her), and Roni Lee (she/her) of LGBTQ Workers Center (Chicago Chapter) discuss their experiences of workplace discrimination and how they are supporting others experiencing it while fighting to end it. The National LGBTQ Workers Center is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Queer organization where workers can go to stand up to workplace discrimination and fight for economic justice. Want to get involved? Website:

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00:53:27

There Really Is A Santa Claus // Holiday Edition

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2020/12/03

In Season 2, Episode 8 we hear Ashley Jones, Jennifer Jones, and Matt Beresh, Co-Founders and Directors of There Really Is A Santa Claus discuss how they have been serving Chicago communities by making Christmas a reality for families who need it. Over the past six years, There Really Is A Santa Claus has purchased $250,000 worth of gifts for 250 families and 1,250 individuals, through its network of almost 1,000 donors. Want to get involved? Website: https://www.therereallyisasantaclaus.org/ Email:

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00:28:28

Solidarity Studios with Ibrahim Maali // Music for...

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2020/11/19

In Season 2, Episode 7 we hear Ibrahim Maali, Founder of Solidarity Studios share how he and team are giving people resources to tell their story, galvanize their communities around the issues that affect them most, and to help achieve justice. Solidarity Studios works with youth and communities of Occupied Bethlehem, the Southside of Chicago, and Cape Town, South Africa together under one set of mobile music studios meant to inspire solidarity and help spark additional change.Interested in getting

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00:24:38

Village Minds with Natia Simone // It takes a Village

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2020/11/12

In Season 2, Episode 6 we hear how Natia Simone - Founder of Village Minds, created the organization to do food runs for seniors in her neighborhood near Stony Island, that were impacted by looting in early 2020. When many stores were emptied, she mentions how many mothers and the elderly didn’t have many local options to buy basic necessities and Natia decided “someone should do something…and figure out how to help them!” Being a “Chicago Girl” born and raised on Chicago’s southside, Natia grew up

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00:29:01

Youth of Englewood with LaTanya Johnson // Mother of...

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2020/11/05

In Season 2, Episode 5 we hear how LaTanya Johnson - Executive Director of Youth of Englewood is impacting the Englewood community by providing youth programs that range from recreational, educational, mentorship, or entrepreneurship. Youth of Englewood also provides skills training, community events, family support, and even field trips all for free! LaTanya discusses being born and raised near 55th and Marshfield, and considers the program “Me and the kids vs. the world, and we are all in this

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00:40:31

Juvenile Temporary Detention Center Foundation with...

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2020/10/29

In Season 2, Episode 4 we hear how William Steward, Minister and Deputy Executive Director of Resident Daily Life at the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center, is working to provide a positive impact to every juvenile that crosses their doorstep in Chicago. These changes are not only affecting the lives of local youth, but also their families and communities. William discusses his unique ability to combine both his experiences growing up on Chicago’s westside, along with his education (2

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00:28:30

Lincoln Park Community Services with Mary Johnson //...

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2020/10/23

In Season 2, Episode 3 we hear how Mary Johnson, Chief Development & Strategy Officer at Lincoln Park Community Services (LPCS) and team are fighting homelessness. LPCS brings communities together to empower individuals facing homelessness and poverty to secure stable housing and make sustainable life changes. LCPS works with the larger community to ensure their members receive the support, respect, and understanding they need to empower their lives. They also provide a holistic continuum of

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00:29:19

Precious Blood Ministries of Reconciliation with...

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2020/10/16

We kicked off Greater than Zero Percent project with an impromptu -interview with Joseph Mapp at Precious Blood Ministry Of Reconciliation months ago. Since then we've really defined our mission to highlight outstanding individuals and organizations, it was only natural that we'd come back and do an updated interview with the man who started it all! Joseph and the work he and his colleagues do at PBMR continue to help inspire change and growth within the groups of people they serve. Tune in as

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00:30:51

Growing Home with Janelle St. John

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2020/10/09

In the first new episode of Season 2, Joseph meets with Janelle St. John, Executive Director of Growing Home Inc, an organization that has been redefining urban farming and bringing opportunity to thousands for decades in Chicago. Visit them at: Website: http://growinghomeinc.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growinghomeinc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growinghome/ Contact them at: Phone: (773) 549-1336 Email: info@growinghomeinc.org

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00:35:02

Teamwork Englewood with Mark Mitchell

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2020/09/18

In Season 1, Episode 10 we hear from Mark Mitchell, Director of Re-Entry Services at Teamwork Englewood on how he is changing the model and helping formerly encarcerated people find jobs. Teamwork Englewood's mission is to be a community facilitator and convening organization that works to catalyze economic development, quality education and healthy living for the Greater Englewood community. These efforts are exercised through partnerships and policy advocacy. These initiatives strengthen the

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00:26:06

True Believers Community Connections with LaDarius Beal

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2020/09/04

In Season 1, Episode 9 we hear from LaDarius Beal, Administrative Assistant at True Believers Community Connections on how he is working with youth and new moms! The mission of True Believers is to foster community relations & reduce delinquency and violence by offering supportive services to emerging young leaders. Get connected: Website: truebelieverscommunityconnections.org Facebook: facebook.com/truebelieverscc Phone: (773) 966-5651 Email: info@truebelieverscc.org

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00:42:42

Folded Map Project with Tonika Johnson

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2020/08/28

In Season 1, Episode 8 we hear from Tonika Johnson, Creator, Social Justice Artist, and Photographer on how she uses her Folded Map Project to investigate what urban segregation looks like and how it impacts Chicago residents. Folded Map Project visually connects residents who live at corresponding addresses on the North and South Sides of Chicago. What started as a photographic study quickly evolved into a multimedia exploration with video interviews. The project invites audiences to open a

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